Tucson’s war-weary members of the armed forces celebrated V-J Day, Victory over Japan, on Sept. 2, 1945. This marked the official end of World War II, which claimed 400,000 Americans lives. At ...

BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — Frank Riesinger is a WWII veteran who is 100 years old and lives in Broken Arrow. Riesinger had enlisted in the Army Air Corps in the 1940′s. Victory Over Japan Day or V ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — While most of the country celebrates Labor Day, a dedicated group is celebrating the day that ended World War II. V-J Day stands for Victory over Japan and is celebrated ...

VJ Day is when the Japanese surrendered to the United States during World War II (WWII) on Aug. 14, 1945. Many historians have stated that WWII was the deadliest conflict in human history ...

Ridenour was one of about 40 local World War II veterans who were celebrated at an event in Liberty Station Sunday to commemorate the 79th anniversary of V-J Day, the Aug. 15, 1945, date when ...

Historical Daily News photographs of the celebrations around New York City for the surrender of Japan and the end of WWII, on V-J Day, Aug. 15, 1945.

KINGSTON, N.Y. — Historical re-enactor Yank Host will present a WWII VJ Day presentation at the Matthewis Persen House at 74 John St. on Saturday, Aug. 31, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The program ...

“It is the only celebration of V-J Day that I know of in the country and in the world.” Frank Riesinger is a WWII veteran who is 100 years old and lives in Broken Arrow.